A Christian Preschool is a very effective agency for teaching Christian love through example and experience.

Parkview Preschool children are guided to discover the world around them and learn through hands-on experiences. They are encouraged to follow directions, show consideration, and develop skills at their own rate in a developmentally appropriate way. Through play, each child will develop physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally. Students are encouraged to solve problems, use their skills, and discover their place in the world as they begin to understand the role of others.
 

The Program

The morning includes centers, story time, Bible story, music, snack and recess. During centers, children have the opportunity to choose writing, reading, math, and fine motor activities. They can also play at the light table, drama center, sensory table, and with many other toys. Through art, each child is encouraged to be creative and manipulate materials.
 

Curriculum

Our preschool curriculum is theme based. Story time is spent reading books that teach about our themes. We also take many field trips throughout the year. Through music, students learn to sing in a group, listen to music, and develop a sense of rhythm. Spiritually, each child is encouraged to love God, pray to Him with thankfulness, and develop a positive pattern of living. Through daily Bible stories, children learn about the world God created and how He loves and cares for them. A nutritious snack is provided by the parents of the preschool children. Part of the morning is spent in outdoor or indoor recess time depending on the weather. The school maintains a delicate balance between control and freedom and between formal and informal activities. The total morning's program is planned to provide a rhythm of active and calm periods to meet both physical and emotional needs.

Objectives

• To develop in each child an understanding of Christ's love and forgiveness.
• To provide a variety of experiences and materials to enable each child to grow at his/her own rate of development.
• To maintain a caring atmosphere where each child is loved and accepted as a unique individual.

Philosophy

A Christian preschool is a very effective agency for teaching Christian love through example and experience. It provides time for quality education and training in a warm and friendly atmosphere where preschool children can learn to play creatively with one another. It provides an opportunity for Christian principles to be applied to daily activities. Each child develops skills and self-reliance at his/her own rate of progress. Teachers exhibiting Christian love provide a school where children develop meaningful relationships.

Session Information

The 2010-2011 preschool year begins September 7th and ends May 27. The Tuesday/Thursday session is designed primarily for 3-year-olds and runs from 9:00-11:30 am. Our Monday/Wednesday/Friday program is targeted for pre-kindergarten children and runs from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Admissions Policy

Children must be three (by September 15) to five years old, toilet trained, and not yet enrolled in kindergarten. Prior to your child's first day of attendance, we must have a physical form, immunization record, financial agreement, and a completed registration form on file.

Tuition

Fees for the 2010-2011 school year are $180 per month for the M-W-F session and $115 per month for the T-Th session. A deposit of one month of tuition must accompany your registration in order to reserve a place for your child. This payment is non-refundable but covers your last tuition payment.

Staff

The staff of Parkview Christian Preschool is made up of a director, head teachers and classroom associates. Mrs. Laura Broffitt, Director, is in her fourth year with the Preschool and previously taught in the Iowa City school district. Both head teachers bring quality experience; Karla Winstead has taught 13 years here, and Meigen Fink has been with us for 3 years after many years of teaching experience.

Parkview Christian Preschool is sponsored by Parkview Evangelical Free Church. It is a non-profit organization administered by a Board of Directors and fully licensed with the state of Iowa.

Parkview Christian Preschool admits children of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

For more information contact Preschool Director Laura Broffitt at 354-5580.